Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
red-sun
noun
/rɛd sʌn/
Definition
The sun appearing red, often during sunrise or sunset due to atmospheric conditions.
Examples
- The ‘red-sun’ at dawn painted the sky with shades of orange and pink.
- During the wildfire season, the ‘red-sun’ was stark against the smoky backdrop.
Meaning
The term ‘red-sun’ describes a visual phenomenon where the sun takes on a reddish hue, typically caused by the scattering of light in the atmosphere.
Synonyms
- Crimson sun
- Scarlet sun
- Sunset glow